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Consular Interview
What will you need for your consular interview? Read on... Prepare Your Documents: Make sure you have all the required documents neatly organized and readily accessible. This typically includes your passport, birth certificate, marriage certificate (if applicable),...
Abusive Spouse based Green Card – VAWA
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a piece of legislation in the United States that aims to provide protections and support for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other forms of gender-based violence. One significant aspect of VAWA is...
Violence Against Women Act
Applying for immigration benefits under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a complex legal process. VAWA provides protection and immigration relief for certain victims of domestic violence, including spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens and permanent...
What to do if ICE comes to your door.
If Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) comes to your house, it's crucial to understand your rights to ensure your safety and protect yourself. Here's what you should know: Remain Calm: If ICE comes to your house, try to remain calm. Panic or resistance could...
Biden v Trump
The 2024 Election Donald Trump's Immigration Policy: 1. Border Security: Trump focused heavily on border security, advocating for the construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border to curb illegal immigration. 2. Travel Ban: Trump implemented several iterations...
Filing for U.S. Citizenship
In filing for U.S. citizenship, you typically need to follow these general steps: 1. **Check Eligibility**: Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria for becoming a U.S. citizen. This typically involves holding a green card (permanent residency) for a certain...
Abused Spouse Green Card
If your United States citizen spouse filed for your Abused Spouse Green Card, but now your relationship has fallen apart, you may still be able to proceed. If your spouse subjects you to “extreme cruelty” you may be able to file for yourself based upon the VAWA laws....
Filing for Asylum in the USA
Seeking or filing for asylum in the United States is a complex legal process, and it's important to follow the proper procedures. Keep in mind that the information provided here is general guidelines, and it's highly recommended to consult with an immigration attorney...
You’ve been granted asylum. Now what? Derivative Asylum
Derivative Asylum for Spouse and Children The asylee may petition for immediate relatives living abroad, spouse and children (who were under twenty one (21) years old when the application was filed), within a two-year period after being granted asylum. This period may...
Citizenship Interview Tips
When you apply for naturalization, otherwise known as citizenship, the immigration service is concerned with approximately five or six specific topics. Accordingly, what follows will be those citizenship interview tips. The first is your ability to read and write in...